Housekeeper 742 model
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Housekeeper 742 model
Just went up in the attic and brought down this Housekeeper 742 machine that I bought from my Mom right after I got married. That would be about 38 years ago. I did a search on the Board here and just didn't find anything. Would anyone know what year this was made in or any other info? I just remember that it would sew through anything. I made my boys heavy coats with a wool blanket for a lining and it went right thru it. I want to get it cleaned and serviced so I can use it sewing purses, etc. Thank you for any info.
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Just went up in the attic and brought down this Housekeeper 742 machine that I bought from my Mom right after I got married. That would be about 38 years ago. I did a search on the Board here and just didn't find anything. Would anyone know what year this was made in or any other info? I just remember that it would sew through anything. I made my boys heavy coats with a wool blanket for a lining and it went right thru it. I want to get it cleaned and serviced so I can use it sewing purses, etc. Thank you for any info.
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Wow that one is KOOL! It is for sure after WWII. Other than that who knows. It is very generic. A generic manual may help some: http://www.dontai.com/wp/images/imperial-535-manual.pdf
You will want to clean it and oil it. Plenty of info on QB for you there. Here is a link for other Japanese zig zag machines from that era: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t207877.html - this might be of help
You will want to clean it and oil it. Plenty of info on QB for you there. Here is a link for other Japanese zig zag machines from that era: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t207877.html - this might be of help
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Good Housekeeper 742
Thank you. I do have the manual as I bought it from my Mom right after I got married. My husband is an electrician and was concerned about some of the things he found so he is checking it out. I am anxious to get it cleaned and oiled so i can use it.
.UOTE=miriam;6390450]Wow that one is KOOL! It is for sure after WWII. Other than that who knows. It is very generic. A generic manual may help some: http://www.dontai.com/wp/images/imperial-535-manual.pdf
You will want to clean it and oil it. Plenty of info on QB for you there. Here is a link for other Japanese zig zag machines from that era: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t207877.html - this might be of help[/QUOTE]
.UOTE=miriam;6390450]Wow that one is KOOL! It is for sure after WWII. Other than that who knows. It is very generic. A generic manual may help some: http://www.dontai.com/wp/images/imperial-535-manual.pdf
You will want to clean it and oil it. Plenty of info on QB for you there. Here is a link for other Japanese zig zag machines from that era: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t207877.html - this might be of help[/QUOTE]
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